Sunday, April 29, 2018

Old eggs float in fresh cold water because of a large air cell that forms as the egg cools after being laid. As the egg ages, air enters the egg and the air cell becomes larger and this acts as a buoyancy aid. Generally, fresh eggs will lie on the bottom of the bowl of water.

How does a baby bird breathe inside the egg?

The two membranes pull apart a little and create a small pocket or sack of air. As the developing bird grows, it breathes in oxygen from the air sack and exhales carbon dioxide. Several thousand microscopic pores all over the surface of the egg allow the CO2 to escape and fresh air to get in.

The oldest and easiest way to tell if an egg is fertilized is called candling the egg. It is literally holding the egg up to a lit candle {not to warm it, but in order to see inside of the egg}.

What I also do is I'll preheat the oil that I put in the skillet and I'll add powder cumin and minced or pressed garlic to the oil. I also put black pepper in sometimes but I always put black pepper and more cumin on the meat after I add it to the oil

The vegetable that I use are from Kroger's and there the 12 oz package of frozen vegetables. I use several varieties: the stir fry starters and other frozen vegetable mixes. (these package are cheap at about $1.39 at Kroger's, but if you time it right you can get them at the 10 for $10 mix and match sales.) *

Once I've dumped the frozen vegetables into the pan I'll cover them and cook to the point where the vegetables aren't frozen then I'll add the stir-fry mixture.

The seasoning mix is only about $0.99 packet, I've tried to Kroger brand and it works just as well.

I generally follow the instructions on the packet except that I don't add the sugar.

Like with the vegetables I mix up my choice of sausage, usually sticking to the smoked sausage ropes and varying between turkey, Kielbasa, beef, etc. The rope sausage usually runs between $2.79 and $2.99, but they'll go on sale about once a week at 2 for $5.00.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Apples ripen quickly at room temperature. If you plan to eat them within a day or two, they'll be fine on the counter. Otherwise, refrigerate them in a perforated plastic bag. If possible, store them in the back of the refrigerator.

Keep them cool. The ideal storage temperature is 30 to 35 degrees F. with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity. If you don't have a lot of apples, the refrigerator is a good option. Place them in the crisper drawer in a plastic bag with holes in it or cover the apples with a damp paper towel. note:note: I have read where it says you shouldn’t wash produce before putting it in the refridgerator because it encourages mold or mildew, but I can’t remember the source.

Keep them whole. As soon as you cut into an apple, the flesh starts to slowly turn brown from the oxygen in the air. ...

Keep them in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. Apples continue to ripen even after they are picked. ...

Keep them separate from other fruits and vegetables.

from food scientist Susan Brewer: “The longevity of an apple is determined in part by its water and sugar content. Hard winter apples (Granny Smith), which have a lower water content, last longer than summer apples.

Always make an omelet in a nonstick pan. 2-egg omelet =8-inch omelet pan, 3-egg omelet=10-inch pan. But any nonstick sauté pan will do as long as it's round with sloped sides and between 6 inches and 10 inches in diameter.

Add the milk & seasoning to the eggs and whisk like crazy or throw in a blender. Whatever device you use, you're trying to beat as much air as possible into the eggs.

When the butter in the pan is hot enough to make a drop of water hiss, pour in the eggs. Don't stir! Let the eggs cook for up to a minute or until the bottom starts to set.

With a heat-resistant rubber spatula, gently push one edge of the egg into the center of the pan, while tilting the pan to allow the still liquid egg to flow in underneath. Repeat with the other edges, until there's no liquid left.

Your eggs should now resemble a bright yellow pancake, which should easily slide around on the nonstick surface. If it sticks at all, loosen it with your spatula.

Gently flip the egg pancake over, using your spatula to ease it over if necessary. Cook for another few seconds, or until there is no uncooked egg left.

If you're adding any other ingredients, now's the time to do it. (See below.) Spoon your filling across the center of the egg in straight line.

Lift one edge of the egg and fold it across and over, so that the edges line up. Cook for another minute or so, but don't overcook or allow the egg to turn brown. If necessary, you can flip the entire omelet over to cook the top for 30 seconds or so. Just don't let it get brown. The omelet will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat.

Some Of My Online Recipe, Diet and Nutrition Resources:

My McCormick: Create your own online recipe files and shopping list. A newsletter. Spices 101. Spices For Health. There's even a 'How Old Are Your Spices' feature for checking the age of your spices.

Make The Most:Produce storage and purchasing tips, recipes, newsletter, how to videos and in store events scheduled at local Kroger stores. IT SEEMS THIS WEBSITE IS EITHER DOWN OR REMOVED, IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW -- GlennDL

Gordon Food Service: GFS is a food service provider open to the public. Bulk item purchases etc., I love it there. The website is primarily recipes involving there products.

SmartSource.com:Online grocery coupon site. Local deals, printable coupons, and online deals. IT SEEMS THIS WEBSITE IS EITHER DOWN OR REMOVED, IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW -- GlennDL

America's Test Kitchen: America's Test Kitchen is a real 2,500 square foot test kitchen located just outside of Boston that is home to more than three dozen full-time cooks and product testers. Our mission is simple: to develop the absolute best recipes for all of your favorite foods. To do this, we test each recipe 30, 40, sometimes as many as 70 times.